NSC Tourism Domestic, Regional, and International Tourism: SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HIGHWAY HO

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SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HIGHWAY HOTEL
Getting rid of single-use plastic bottles

Water filling stations (hydration stations) were installed at the Highway Hotel to eliminate (remove) the use of single-use plastic water bottles. On check-in, guests receive reusable glass bottles. These glass bottles can be refilled at the hydration stations. Guests have unlimited access to free, clean, safe water during their stay.

Other initiatives

- Energy conservation
- Community upliftment
- Support of local businesses
- Entrepreneurship opportunities
- Reuse, reduce, recycle

8.1.1 From the extract, state TWO ways in which the hotel reduces its plastic use. (2)

8.1.2 Explain TWO ways in which the use of the hydration stations has a positive impact on the management practices of the hotel. (4)

8.1.3 Discuss TWO ways how the discarding of single-use plastics at the hotel can create entrepreneurial opportunities for local communities. (4)

8.2 Refer to the infographic below and answer the questions that follow.

PLASTIC BOTTLES – FRIEND OR ENEMY?

1. PLASTIC BOTTLE PRODUCTION USES:
     - 15 billion bottles/year
     - 40% of water is filtered tap water

2. ONLY 1 IN 5 PLASTIC BOTTLES
    - 80% end up in landfill or the ocean

3. ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS LIST PLASTIC AS THE NUMBER ONE THREAT TO OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT

4. 100 MILLION PLASTIC BOTTLES USED WORLDWIDE EVERY DAY!

5. 500 YEARS TO DEGRADE.

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HIGHWAY HOTEL Getting rid of single-use plastic bottles Water filling stations (hydration stations) were installed at the Highway Hotel to eliminate (remove) the use of single-use plastic water bottles - NSC Tourism - Question 8 - 2024

Worked Solution & Example Answer:SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HIGHWAY HOTEL Getting rid of single-use plastic bottles Water filling stations (hydration stations) were installed at the Highway Hotel to eliminate (remove) the use of single-use plastic water bottles - NSC Tourism - Question 8 - 2024

From the extract, state TWO ways in which the hotel reduces its plastic use.

Explain TWO ways in which the use of the hydration stations has a positive impact on the management practices of the hotel.

Discuss TWO ways how the discarding of single-use plastics at the hotel can create entrepreneurial opportunities for local communities.

Identify ONE fossil fuel used in the production of plastic bottles.

Environmental organisations list plastic as the number one threat to our marine environment. Give TWO examples of how plastics can threaten our marine environment.

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